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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1912
Page
2
A garbled OCR reads as a business community notice and local names including Chamber of Commerce, Walsh, and references to meetings, endorsements, and plans for regional commerce. The fragmentary text mentions a report or appeal and potential public action, with scattered place and person names embedded.
Fragmentary notice lists a local crematory and mentions dental procedures or services to be offered. It references dates and a public welfare or community health focus, but the legible portion provides limited specifics on location and times.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a charity event involving lace tapes and a preemie program. Names and specific details are unreadable, but the note points to a charitable effort with likely proceeds or support through a design or craft project.
Fragmented OCR reads like a notice from the Australian Provident Society with uncertain names and dates. Readable parts reference an amount and a request to the AMT for copies of a vote or letter. The garbled text lacks clear event dates or structured actions.
Fragmentary ad text announces for lease premises once occupied by Carmadina and Campbell with possession to be given. Mentions new business starting in Nelson as a blacksmith and wheeler and hints at agricultural work and race events. Requests inquiries from interested parties and directs to the Secretary for full particulars and the upcoming Saturday event details.
A fragmented notice advertises full over-acre Cairns retail allotments at a bulk store area near Walter residence. It promises separate sales and quick sale terms with emphasis on location and price.
The Cairns branch of the Australian Natives Association backs forming a citizen committee to engage trainees in the Cairns area, promote sports and social gatherings, and show practical interest in the welfare of the rising generation. The piece argues for military training, urging defence readiness while stressing freedom and national resilience.
A death report notes Mrs. Gworgy Okief of Aloomba, a well known Nelson resident, survived by her husband and three children. The item lists dental services by Mr A W M Mannin and a sale of household articles at 3 pm tomorrow. Local notices reference a dental survey and a display opposite the Chambers in Abbott Street.
Public notices report Bennett and Boneetus relocating to a new Electric Dental Room on Abbott Street opposite Cais Pictures. The Port scene lists ship arrivals including Normanby from Dinatree River and reports a Cairn Chamber of Commerce meeting at 4 pm to discuss Premier plans.
Toy items listed include whips and push toys with Chines Som Sam and LB Haller, described in a catalog-like snippet for children's playthings.
A list of toys and household goods including dolls, sewing machines, rocking toys, skipping ropes, beds and lamps offers a variety of items for girls and home use. The notice highlights available items such as doll toilet sets and kitchen aids.
A list of items including tool sets, clockwork trains, friction motor boats, steamers and submarines appears in advertisements for boys toys. Other entries mention aeroplanes and games like dominoes and skittles, with various brand names and playful product terms.
The Cadren Theatre last evening presented The Heads of the Lake with a substantial audience praising the seamless acting and unity on stage. The cast delivered flawless performances, with no noticeable deficiencies in any act.
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